When should the meter pole not be located in the geographical center of the load?

The correct answer identifies a scenario where the demand from one building significantly exceeds that of the others, making it impractical to locate the meter pole in the geographical center of the load. When there is an uneven distribution of load—especially if one building has a much greater demand—it is more efficient and effective to place the meter pole closer to the building with the higher demand. This placement helps reduce the length of the service lines needed, which can minimize voltage drop and reduce potential energy losses in the system.

In cases where the load is evenly distributed, placing the meter pole in the center is appropriate, as it would facilitate similar distances to all buildings, balancing load and simplifying service connections. If the total load is less than 100 amperes, the need for strategic placement of the meter pole may not be as critical, as lower loads can generally be accommodated with standard configurations. With only two buildings, even if one has a higher load, the placement can still sometimes remain central, depending on their locations. Therefore, the key factor that necessitates avoiding a central location is the imbalance in load demands.